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Here in Miami Beach, we know how much fun it is under the sun. But did you know that, in addition to more well-known risks like skin cancer, too much sun can be dangerous for your veins? Skin cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer,...

Although spider and varicose veins can be attributed to genetics, your lifestyle can also play a major role. With that being said, there are many things you can do to improve your vascular health (such as exercising) and thereby minimize the possibility of varicose...

Exercise is one of the most important factors in maintaining healthy veins and avoiding vein disease. Because of this, many doctors will often emphasize the importance of exercise when trying to prevent varicose veins and spider veins. Generally speaking, vein disease...

If you’re like most women, you probably want to have attractive breasts. However, the appearance of ugly spider veins on your chest can make you feel self-conscious about your body. In some cases, chest spider veins can also appear in the chest area of men. Here are...

Varicose veins might not be pretty, but one thing they are is common, especially among women who are at or past childbearing age. But what causes varicose veins to begin with? While every person is different, here are some common things that can lead to varicose...

Varicose Vein Facts Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins seen most commonly in the legs and ankles. This is because standing and walking increase the pressure on the veins in these areas. Most often, they are not serious and are more of a cosmetic concern, but...

Rosacea is an extremely common skin disease that more frequently affects women and those with fair skin. Most of the time it is confined to the face, but it can also involve the eyes causing burning and irritation. Some of the symptoms associated with rosacea include...

If you have an occupation that requires a great deal of standing, then there is a good chance that over time you have developed spider veins. As a matter of fact, “an estimated 30% to 60% of adults have varicose veins or spider veins.” So, if you are...

Many people stress over the appearance of their hands. Women especially covet lovely hands and frequently sport manicured nails and eye-catching jewelry. Even men enjoy smooth hands. Distorted bulging veins on the back of the hands frequently causes many people to...

People with varicose veins, leg swelling and leg wounds may not realize that vein issues can be serious and are treatable. Dr. Malvehy is a top Miami vein doctor offering laser vein treatment as well as treatment for leg swelling, leg pain and leg ulcers or venous...